RHODE ISLAND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LAWYER

Have you been arrested for domestic violence in Rhode Island? If so, you should know that any kind of domestic criminal charges are a serious criminal matter. Hiring a experienced Rhode Island Domestic Violence Lawyer can help you stay out of jail, protect your criminal record, and save you thousands of dollars, keep you off of probation, avoid fines, court costs, and classes. Plus, when it comes to domestic violence charges it's not just your liberty at stake, but also your reputation. No one wants to be labeled a “wife-beater” for the rest of their life.

Review of Attorney Matthew Marin by a Former RI Domestic Violence Client

Presumption of Guilt in Domestic Violence Cases

There is a real bias against those who have been accused of domestic offenses. Many experts in law enforcement claim that domestic violence is a recognized anti-social mental illness. Similar to sex crimes, domestic violence is a severe accusation where guilt is often immediately presumed. The claim itself will result in many people assuming that you committed the act. Before any court appearance or trial, you may become a social pariah. You need an experienced domestic violence attorney that is effective, efficient and results-oriented.

RI Domestic Violence Lawyers Will Help to Protect Your Rights

At the Law Offices of Matthew T. Marin, Esq., Inc., we protect the rights of our clients in domestic violence cases. The first right is the right to remain silent. Talking to police or prosecutors is an ill-advised strategy. You do not have to speak to anyone before you retain domestic violence defense counsel. Even conversations to another inmate in a jail cell or to a relative on a prison phone could severely compromise your rights and our case.

Establishing Your Domestic Violence Defense Case

Once you retain Rhode Island Domestic Violence Lawyer Matthew Marin, he will get to work on the facts of the case. By nature, spousal abuse and child abuse cases are rife with emotion. Assault allegations within a family are troubling to some and may be a result of a divorce or child custody dispute. If you wrongly accused, you need an attorney qualified to handle your case. We will diligently advocate for you and strive for the best outcome possible.

Your domestic defense case also may include a restraining order filed against you. As skilled RI domestic violence attorney, we develop independent defense strategies for both your restraining order hearing and your domestic violence defense.

Rhode Island Domestic Violence Offenses and Definitions

What Relationships Qualify Under the Rhode Island Domestic Violence Law?

According to Rhode Island law, domestic violence occurs between “family or household members.” The term “family or household member” has been broadly defined to include the following::• A current or former spouse• A person related by blood or marriage• A person you live with or have lived with in the past• A person you are dating and/or engaged to• A person with whom you have a child.

What are the potential penalties for a Rhode Island Domestic Violence Conviction?

A domestic criminal conviction can have very serious consequences including the following:• Jail or prison time• Probation• Community control• A stay away order from the victim (which may include a stay away order from your home, your spouse, and even your children)• Fines, court costs, and other monetary penalties• Anger management classes, batterers intervention classes, parenting classes, and/or other classes• Community service hours• Immigration consequences• Mental health treatment• Substance abuse treatment

If convicted of a domestic criminal offense, ALL defendants must undergo a Batterers Intervention Program. One important reason to hire an aggressive RI Domestic Violence Lawyer is to avoid the expense and effort of completing the mandatory classes. A Batterers Intervention Program is a psycho-educational group led by trained professional facilitators. Each meeting is an hour and a half to two hours for a minimum of 20 weeks. Fees are collected. Batterers learn to identify abusive behaviors and are taught to react non-abusively and instead communicate with their partner. Batterers Intervention Programs differ from and are not replaceable by substance abuse treatments, mental health services, family/marital/couples or other counseling. Participants are held accountable for their attendance, they must be on time, and cannot miss a meeting. Here is a list of the intervention programs:

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Recent Case Results

DOMESTIC ASSAULT CHARGE EXPUNGED - March 8, 2018 - We are extremely pleased to announce the EXPUNGEMENT of a misdemeanor domestic assault charge that had been on our Client's record since 2004.Read On

SUSPENDED LICENSE CHARGE EXPUNGED - February 5, 2018 - We are extremely pleased to announce the EXPUNGEMENT of a misdemeanor suspended license charge that had been on our Client's record since it was dismissed in early 2018..Read On

LARCENY CHARGE EXPUNGED - January 31, 2018 - We are extremely pleased to announce the EXPUNGEMENT of a misdemeanor larceny charge that had been on our Client's record since 2003.Read On

Attorney Matthew Marin has been named a Rhode Island Rising Star by SuperLawyers for 5 consecutive years from 2014 thru 2018. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in Rhode Island are selected by the Research Team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Super Lawyers selects lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement in their practice area.

Attorney Marin is a Rhode Island General Member of the National College for DUI Defense. Members represent some of the most experienced and cutting edge DUI defense attorney's throughout the Country. Nationwide, DUI laws are extremely complex and constantly changing and the College facilitates the exchange of innovative defenses throughout the Country.

DISCLAIMER: This site and any information contained herein are intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Seek competent legal counsel for advice on any legal matter. Also, the Rhode Island Supreme Court licenses all lawyers in the general practice of law, but does not license or certify any lawyer as an expert or specialist in any field of practice.